CHURCH-WIDE ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK’S SERVICE (October 15, 2023)
This Sunday, Lead Pastor Lamar’s message will be “People Are Watching” (Philemon 7). This week’s songs will be How Great Thou Art by S. Hine and P. Baloche; arr. by D. Galbraith and S. Ohlson, This Is Our God by Phil Wickham, Steven Furtick, Brandon Lake, & Pat Barrett; arr. by Grant Wall; orch. by Daniel Galbraith, Jesus by Chris Tomlin and Ed Cash; arr. by Dan Galbraith, and Yet Not I, But Through Christ in Me by Michael Farren, Jonny Robinson, and Rich Thompson; arr. by Carson Wagner.
Next Steps Class October 22
Seeking more info about Hoffmantown Church? Seeking membership? Come to Next Steps on October 22! Have lunch with us, meet our pastors and elders, and ask questions! We would love to have you. Register at hoffmantownchurch.org/events/next-steps/. Email us at equip@hoffmantown.org, or call us at 858-8624.
Rides to ChurchIf you would be willing to give someone who is unable to drive a ride to church and back home, please contact Susan Franse at 858-8654 or pastorsoffice@hoffmantown.org.
Hoffmantown Church Full-Time Position Available
Hoffmantown Church has a full-time position available. Applicant should be an active member of Hoffmantown Church, sense a calling to Christian service and be able to work in various contexts.
Kids Ministry Administrative Assistant Are you passionate about making a lifelong impact on children’s lives? Do you have strong organizational skills and a heart for serving others? We’re looking for a dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team as a Full-Time Kids Ministry Administrative Assistant! This position is a direct report and support of the Kids Director and works hard alongside the Kids Ministry team to make each event, meeting, and task successful. If you’re ready to be a difference-maker, fill out an application form, and submit a resume to Caitlin Craft at CaitlinC@hoffmantown.org.
Applications are available at the Reception Desk Monday through Friday, or you can download an application from hoffmantownchurch.org/employment/. Please return completed applications to the receptionist.
ADULT FAMILY MINISTRIES
Men’s Gathering
Join us for breakfast and fellowship Saturday, October 21, at 7:30am. Teaching time will begin at 8am. The cost is $8 to help cover the cost of breakfast. Deadline to register and pay is October 18, 9am. To register and pay, go to hoffmantownchurch.org/events/mens-gathering/. If you have any questions, please contact afm@hoffmantown.org or Kathy Tesch at 858-8696.
Operation Neighborhood Survey Part 2 SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28
We’re looking for volunteers for Operation Neighborhood Survey Part 2. We would like to meet our neighbors and give them materials about upcoming events, including Fall Fest, Christmas at Hoffmantown, and our Christmas Eve services. We will meet at 9:30am, for breakfast and brief training, and then go out. We should be finished no later than 11:30am. Please come and be a part of this wonderful opportunity to meet and invite our neighbors into Hoffmantown Church.
Sign up at equip@hoffmantown.org or on tables in the foyer on Sunday. Thanks for your participation!
New Equipping Classes Beginning January 9, 2024
Our Winter 2024 Equipping Classes will be starting January 9, 2024. Visit hoffmantownchurch.org/equipping-classes/ for a complete list of classes. Please join us.
KIDS MINISTRY
Kids Christmas Choir – It’s Not Too Late to Join!Check out the Events page at hoffmantownchurch.org/events/ to find the rehearsal schedule and music links. Our next in-person rehearsal will be this coming Wednesday, October 18, from 5:30-6:15pm. Pizza will be served. Have questions? Email kids@hoffmantown.org.
AWANA
AWANA is growing and we are seeing new kids each week. AWANA offers the opportunity for children to hide God’s Word in their hearts and to hear the news of the Gospel. We can’t do this alone – we need you! We’ll give you all the training you need! Please email staciem@hoffmantown.org to sign up or ask questions.
2 leaders – Cubbies (3- & 4-year-olds)
3 leaders – Sparks (Kindergarten – 2nd grade)
3 leaders – T&T (3rd – 5th grade)
KIDZ BLITZ on October 20 from 6:30-8:30pm
Kidz Blitz is one WEEK AWAY! Keep inviting friends, kids, grandkids, neighbors to join!
Doors open at 6pm – Event starts at 6:30pm – don’t miss it! For more information or questions about the event, reach out to Caitlin Craft at caitlinc@hoffmantown.org.
Fall Festival: October 31 from 6-8pm
Volunteer at This Year’s Fall FestivalWe need 30 more volunteers to help manage game booth – seats, directions and supplies provided for you! Visit our volunteer booth in the Fellowship Mall to sign up and get involved.
Have questions or need more information? Contact the KidMin team at kids@hoffmantown.org. We can’t wait to see you there!
Fall Festival Set Up Party!
We will be setting up Fall Festival booths and games Sunday October 29 after Sunday School. Lunch will be provided so plan to stay and help with all the fun! Questions? Email kids@hoffmantown.org.
Don’t Forget the Candy! 🍭 🍬🍭
We are cruising towards our goal of 15,000 pieces of candy! Thank you and keep up the good work. Bring your bags of candy to the decorated bins at the Main and Kids Entrances and watch the candy meter climb! Thank you for blessing our ministry through these donations!
SAVE THE DATE… and YOUR CLOTHES: Clothing & Toy SWAP: November 4
We are in need your clean and gently used clothing and toys for the Clothing & Toy SWAP on November 4! This event will be FREE and open to the community. Whether you have clothes to donate or simply need to shop, please plan to attend, and find some new treasures. The Clothing SWAP will be in the Fellowship Mall from 9-11am on Saturday, November 4. For more information, check out the Events page at hoffmantownchurch.org/events/. Questions? Email kids@hoffmantown.org.
Kids Bible Story Hour: 1st and 3rd Fridays from 10:30-11:30am
Caitlin Craft and friends will be reading Christian books at the Cherry Hills Library on the first and third Fridays in October and November with the last story book hour for the semester on December 1. This Story Book Hour will be most beneficial for kids ages Preschool through 2nd grade.
Upcoming Important Dates:
Wednesdays: AWANA (6:30-8:15pm) -Register online at hoffmantownchurch.org/awana. Kids ages 2 thru 8th grade are welcome.
October 18: Kids Christmas Choir Rehearsal (5:30-6:15pm)
October 19: Kids Bible Story Hour at Cherry Hills Library (10:30-11:30am)
October 20: Kidz Blitz (6:30pm)
October 29: Fall Festival Set Up Party (12:15pm)
October 31: Fall Festival (6-8pm)
November 4: Clothing & Toy SWAP (9-11am)
December 1: Parents Night Out
CHURCH COUNCIL
churchcouncil@hoffmantown.org
Current Members:
Elders: Gerald Farley and Merv Jersak
Pastors: Lamar Morin and Gregory Elder
Deacons: Stacy Fugate and John Stockton
Operations: Sam Mouck
At Large Members: Nathan Brannon, Jeff McElwain, Stacey Lake, Dave Pitcher, Jerri Rose, and Linda Rupp
Sam Mouck met with the Church Council on October 5, 2023 to update the Council on the Operations Ministry, which includes safety/security, receptionists, IT, and Copy Center equipment. The head of the security team is Alan Rider; the team regularly trains in exit and shelter in place drills, lockdown drills, live fire exercises, mediation, and all aspects of security. The security team provides the security needed for church events and services and does an excellent job for Hoffmantown. A recent lockdown drill of all church office and maintenance personnel, Kids Express Preschool and Oak Grove School (which leases part of our facility during the week) was completed, and we were assessed with an A+ rating. Oak Grove School also has hired its own security officer during school hours, who actually benefits our overall church security during the day also. The receptionists who work during office hours also have a panic button to use in case of emergency. We have a hired security company who patrols the grounds and parking lots from 3pm until about 11pm or 12am which has really been a huge help for our outside security.
The IT and Copy Center ministries are running well and have the equipment they need at present.
We appreciate Sam’s hard work in overseeing these various aspects of our Operations Ministry and all the personnel who work efficiently to provide our church with smooth running daily operations in our church facility.
HAVE A SPIRITUAL QUESTION?
Call 505-321-9570